Sizing them up: An algorithm to accurately quantify rapeseed silique morphology
Rapeseed or oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) is an important crop cultivated worldwide for its oil-rich seeds. The rapeseed silique is an organ that plays a role in photosynthesis, sends developmental signals to maturing seeds, and provides a capsule.....»»
New mapping method developed for critical marine habitat
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have led the development of a new technique for accurately mapping shallow and coastal marine habitats......»»
With the arrival of K-pop stars, fans turn their attention to Fashion Week metrics
As luxury brands learn to leverage the star power of K-pop idols, their social media accounts have become a battleground for fandoms looking for new ways to quantify their influence. The newest front-row fixture at Fashion Week? Fanwars.As luxu.....»»
Findings in Australia unveil fossil trove of Cambrian mollusks
A team of researchers led by Alexander Pohle has unveiled a treasure trove of ancient fossils from Queensland, Australia's Black Mountain. The findings, published in PeerJ, shed new light on the complex three-dimensional siphuncle morphology of Plect.....»»
Researchers develop a more precise carbon footprint measurement method
Bayreuth researchers want to calculate the carbon footprint of companies more accurately in the future. The term "carbon footprint" refers to the recording of climate-impacting greenhouse gases and the compilation of these in a greenhouse gas balance.....»»
Kagan: Florida social media law seems like “classic First Amendment violation”
In oral arguments, Justice Thomas asks who speaks when an algorithm moderates. Enlarge / The Supreme Court of the United States in Washington D.C. in May 2023. (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) The US Supreme Court today.....»»
New measurement captures clearer picture of our galaxy and beyond
With unique capabilities to track microwave energy fluctuations, a small observatory in the Andes mountains of northern Chile produced maps of 75% of the sky as part of an effort to measure the universe's origin and evolution more accurately......»»
Disentangling nature"s contributions to international trade
Researchers have developed a multistep process to quantify the dependency of international trade and nature's contributions to people. With their new approach, which has been published in People and Nature, the researchers hope to improve knowledge a.....»»
Assessing soil carbon stocks accurately
Researchers from Teagasc have published an article in Geoderma Regional highlighting the consequences of not measuring soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks in Irish grassland soils precisely. Quantifying changes in SOC, either carbon sequestration or los.....»»
Tailoring morphology symmetry of bismuth vanadate photocatalysts for efficient charge separation
In a study published in the journal Science China Chemistry and led by Prof. Rengui Li (State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences), a distinct charge separation difference has been found via.....»»
Snapchat isn’t liable for connecting 12-year-old to convicted sex offenders
Section 230 shields Snapchat from minor’s claims that algorithm enabled rape. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) A judge has dismissed a complaint from a parent and guardian of a girl, now 15, who wa.....»»
Job Interviews with a Robot: Why A.I. is Not Ready to Take Over the Hiring Process
Hilke Schellmann, author of “The Algorithm,” argues that AI-based tools aren’t ready for use in the hiring process. Yet, many large American companies already rely upon them. Hilke Schellmann, author of “The Alg.....»»
Variability of bat nasal bone morphology found to determine ultrasonic localization
Japanese horseshoe bats—or Nihon Kikugakushira—emit high-amplitude, ultrasonic waves from their nostrils. Several ultrasound-related studies have previously attempted to address the significant regional variability noted in bats' nasal morphologi.....»»
When Love and the Algorithm Don’t Mix
Dating app algorithms are working for the status quo, writes Apryl Williams. When I met my husband, who happens to be white, he told me that he was always seeing women with blonde hair on Tinder and he’s not really into blond.....»»
Study of Mars morphology and mineralogy suggests it may have once had active volcanism and crustal recycling
A small international team of Earth scientists, geologists and astronomers has conducted a study of Mars morphology and mineralogy and discovered that the planet may have experienced volcanism and crustal recycling during its formative years. For the.....»»
How NASA uses simple technology to track lunar missions
NASA is using a simple but effective technology called Laser Retroreflective Arrays (LRAs) to determine the locations of lunar landers more accurately. They will be attached to most of the landers from United States companies as part of NASA's Commer.....»»
A Celebrated Cryptography-Breaking Algorithm Just Got an Upgrade
Two researchers have improved a well-known technique for lattice basis reduction, opening up new avenues for practical experiments in cryptography and mathematics......»»
Alternate qubit design does error correction in hardware
Early-stage technology has the potential to cut qubits needed for useful computers. Enlarge (credit: Nord Quantique) There's a general consensus that performing any sort of complex algorithm on quantum hardware will have.....»»
Unlocking quantum precision: Expanded superconducting strips for enhanced photon-counting accuracy
Using single photons as qubits has become a prominent strategy in quantum information technology. Accurately determining the number of photons is crucial in various quantum systems, including quantum computation, quantum communication, and quantum me.....»»
It"s award season: Let"s celebrate microbes in movies
Usually, show business depicts viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms as one of the worst menaces to humankind. Entertainment movies influence the way audiences understand and perceive these topics. Yet, few films accurately portray the science.....»»
Australian researchers develop new method to more accurately spot underground nuclear tests
A more accurate way of identifying underground nuclear tests, including those conducted in secret, has been developed by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU)......»»